It's Happening In Miami

December 22, 2024-January 1, 2025

For the first time ever, Sar-El is partnering with Birthright Onward to offer an extraordinary two-week experience, uniting volunteers ages 18-40 from around the world in support of Israel. Participants will have the opportunity to directly assist Israel’s defense efforts, from organizing supplies to supporting essential logistics for the IDF.

The program includes five days of volunteering, a weekend of shared experiences and followed by five more days of volunteering back on base.

To make this experience accessible, reimbursements are available based on participants’ home country which for the US is $900.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER

When you contribute to the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation Campaign on Give Miami Day, your generosity goes even further. Every donation between $25 and $10,000, including a new pledge or payment on an existing pledge, is eligible for an additional donation from The Miami Foundation.

Contributions help us respond to extraordinary needs in Israel, combat antisemitism and secure Jewish Miami, while still caring for the vulnerable, providing access to Jewish education and strengthening Jewish identity.

This year, donations will be accepted beginning on Sunday, November 17, offering four extra days to leverage your philanthropy.

CLICK HERE TO MAKE A DONATION ON GIVE MIAMI DAY

For more information, contact Annual Campaign Director Abbey Feinberg at [email protected] or 786.866.8425.

Classes offered on Zoom | Sunday Through Friday

Stimulate your brain and enjoy our "Older-Adults" Judaic Studies Group. Accepting new applicants. Full Scholarships still available!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY

United Jewish Generations is proud to present "Cafe Chai" A Social Club & Luncheon for Jewish Retirees & Seniors

When: 1st Thursday of Each Month

Time: 12:30pm

Where: 17051 NE 19th Ave, North Miami Beach Next door to the Julius Littman Performing Arts Theatre

Reserve by calling (305) 770-4540 or email [email protected]

On JBS: Presidential Election; Israeli legacies; Jewish Book Month begins

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org
For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

Now with Closed Captioning! All Times are ET and are Subject to Change

Good for the Jews, Good for America?

Elana Stein Hain, Rosh Beit Midrash and Senior Research Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, discusses the challenges confronting both Israel and American democracy today, and the very real emerging partisanship around Israel in U.S. politics, in a program from the Shalom Hartman Institute on Heading to the Polls: American Jewish Civics in a Post-October 7 World. Sunday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Monday - 10:30am Tuesday - 4:00pm Wednesday - 1:30pm Saturday - 3:30am

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Benjamin Resnick - Next Stop##

Abby Pogrebin is joined by Rabbi and author Benjamin Resnick to discuss "Next Stop", his dystopian novel about a world in turmoil after Israel disappears into a black hole, sparking questions of faith, survival, and conspiracy on a global scale. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 4:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 7:00pm

A Special Look with Teisha Bader: Matthew Lieberman##

Matthew Lieberman, son of the late Senator Joe Lieberman, joins Teisha Bader to discuss his father’s final book, "Faith's Answers to America's Political Crisis", which presents his father’s vision for overcoming partisan gridlock and incivility in American politics through shared religious values. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am, 11:30am & 2:30pm Wednesday - 5:30am & 1:00pm Thursday - 7:30pm Friday - 4:30am

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: Uzi Rabi - Hamas Indoctrination

Professor Uzi Rabi, Director of the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies at Tel Aviv University, presents a lecture titled "Hamas Indoctrination: De-humanizing the Jews". Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 4:00pm Friday - 7:00am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: David Rosenn - Jewish Interest-Free Loans

For the majority of Americans, the economy is the number one issue in this election cycle. Justin is joined by Rabbi David Rosenn, President and CEO of the Hebrew Free Loan Society, which creates economic stability and opportunity for lower income New Yorkers within and beyond the Jewish community through interest-free loans, and is one of over 20 Jewish free loan societies across North America. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Thinking Out Loud

Micah analyzes the recent boost in Israel’s global reputation following strategic actions, such as the recent precision strike on Hezbollah leadership, intensified operations against Iran, and the targeted killing of Yahya Sinwar. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Friday - 5:30am Saturday - 5:30pm

Defending Israel with David Harris: Einat Wilf

David Harris speaks with the compelling former MK and best-selling author Einat Wilf about her perspectives on Israel post-October 7. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm Friday - 5:00am, 4:30pm & 10:00pm Saturday - 7:30pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: On The Character of Man

Rabbi Ammi Hirsch reflects on humanity’s paradox of high self-image versus our capacity for harm, emphasizing for his congregation in this election moment: “We are not destined for evil; we have the ability to choose.” Wednesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Thursday - 1:00am, 4:30am, 7:30am & 2:30pm Friday - 11:00am Saturday - 9:15pm

Jewish Book Month: Authors Discussion - Rabbi Shai Held##

As we begin Jewish Book Month, Rabbi Avraham Bronstein is back with another season of conversations with outstanding Jewish authors. This week, Rabbi Dr. Shai Held visits The Hampton Synagogue to discuss his book "The Meaning of Judaism Is Love". Thursday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm Friday - 4:00am & 8:30am Saturday - 1:30am

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Isaac Saul

Jonah is joined by Isaac Saul, a politics reporter and the founder of Tangle, an independent, non-partisan newsletter that summarizes the best arguments from the left and right on the news of the day. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Mondays - Thursdays at 6:00pm, Fridays & Sundays at 5:00pm

Good Week Israel

Positive stories from Israel of heroism, unity and support Mondays at 6:30pm

Insider

ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm

On L’Chayim: Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l

Emanuel Aronson Rund

Filmmaker, journalist and historian Emanuel Aronson Rund shares personal memories of growing up in Israel during the 1948 War of Independence and discusses contemporary issues challenging the Jewish State today.
Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Meir Kahane Remembered

In November 1990, Rabbi Meir Kahane was murdered in a Manhattan hotel. The controversial leader of the Jewish Defense League and Kach Party in Israel is remembered in excerpts of "L'Chayim" interviews.
Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Rabin Remembered

Hear excerpts of a 1981 L’Chayim radio interview with Yitzhak Rabin on his role as Chief of Staff during the 1967 Six Day War. Tuesday - 9:30pm Wednesday - 12:30am, 3:30am & 3:30pm

Jewish Historians

Three of American Jewry’s leading historians reflect on their chosen field which they write about in Conversations With Colleagues. The book’s editor Jeffrey Gurock (YU), Jonathan Sarna (Brandeis) and Shuly Rubin Schwartz (JTS). Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Ernie Michel - Kristallnacht

Ernie Michel z"l, who lived through Kristallnacht (The Night of Broken Glass) in Germany (Nov 9-10, 1938) and saw his synagogue burned to the ground, recalls this pogrom and his life during the Holocaust as told in his book, "Promises to Keep". Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher##

Majority Rules

Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains how Jewish Law follows the majority opinion. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am

Put it To A Vote

The Talmudic concept of "governing" is discussed by Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm

Jewish 101

A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l##

Hineni

A continuing introduction to the philosophy of Judaism through Moses' encounter at the Burning Bush. Whose voice does Moses hear from the Bush? What does the answer "Hineni" imply? What does Moses ask of God? Monday - 9:00am Thursday - 9:00am Saturday - 1:00am

FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE

Closed Captioned 6:00pm, 11:30pm & 2:00am

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE

With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles 7:30pm & 10:30pm

SATURDAY MORNING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE

Closed Captioned 9:30am & 1:00pm

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE

With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles 11:00am & 2:30pm

Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3fulltimetelevision channel Website: jbstv.org

Sunday, November 17, 11 AM-12:30 PM

Yom Haplitim (Jewish Refugee Day) marks the expulsion of nearly a million Jews from North Africa, the Middle East and Iran. This multimedia program features survivor testimonials, video presentations, a photo exhibit and Keynote Speaker Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.

For more information, please contact Michael Winograd at [email protected].

Greater Miami Jewish Federation, 4200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami

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Monday, November 11, 7 PM

Rabbi Leor Sinai will share thoughts on the future of Am Yisrael. Rabbi Sinai is a global speaker, Education Diplomacy Thought-Leader and long-time Zionist educator. He is a Legacy Heritage Foundation Fellow and Doctoral Candidate in the field of Education Leadership. He serves on The Jewish Agency for Israel’s Board of Governors as Chair of the Youth Aliyah & Absorption Committee, is a board member at Kol Israel, the General Zionist faction at the World Zionist Organization, and is on the board of Atchalta, a non-partisan think tank advancing social cohesion and national resilience in Israel. In addition to serving as an educator and global speaker, Rabbi Sinai consultants to agencies advancing 21st-century Israel education, leadership development, and organizational advancement.

Israeli dinner will follow.

Temple Emanu-El, 1701 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach

November 14, 15 & 17

Showcasing and supporting the work of Israeli artists

This exhibition showcases a curated selections of emerging artists to established masters. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience Israel's landscapes through paintings, photography, sculpture, textile and digital art. Artworks will be for sale at a range of prices to benefit the artists.

In partnership with the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tikkun Now.

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Friday, November 15-Saturday, November 16

Celebrate Shabbat and connect with other frum LGBTQ+ Jews and parents of LGBTQ+ people in a Shabbaton bringing together the South Florida community. Enjoy meals together from Shabbat dinner through seudah shlishit, with sessions to get to know each other and explore how you can strengthen the community as LGBTQ+ people and those who love them. All activities will be based out of a synagogue in Hollywood, Florida. The Shabbaton is kosher, shomer shabbos and confidential.

Eshel is a national organization providing support, community, education and advocacy for LGBTQ+ Orthodox Jews and their families.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND TO REGISTER

Here is your opportunity to enjoy the nostalgia by speaking the Yiddish of your youth. You will also delight in some of the wonderful idioms of the Yiddish language.

NO TRAVEL NECESSARY, This event is on ZOOM ONLY.

Sign up before November 10 and enjoy the Early Bird Special. Go to: JewishRetiree.com and click on the Conversational Yiddish Course

A project of United Jewish Generations, a Chabad organization for retirees and seniors